Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

Inside the imperial study, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed to drip water. Hongli gripped the letters related to the Shadow Society tightly in his hand, his gaze piercing: "The Shadow Society members committed suicide to protect a greater secret. What exactly is the person behind them plotting?"

Little Swallow raised her eyebrows and said indignantly, "These guys are so resolute, they must be fearless! Your Majesty, we can't let them hold us back like this."

Hongzhou paced back and forth, pondering, and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should start by investigating their collusion with the court officials. Perhaps we can find a new breakthrough."

Consort Ling frowned slightly and said softly, "But there are so many officials in the court, where should we even begin to investigate? This is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Xiao Yanzi's eyes lit up, and she suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I overheard them mentioning a note in that underground passage. Could the coded message on that note be the key? Hongzhou, have you made any new progress in deciphering that note?"

Hongzhou shook his head helplessly: "Sister-in-law, this code is very complicated. Although I have studied it day and night, I still haven't completely deciphered it."

At this moment, Lin Yuxuan stepped into the imperial study, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, among the evidence I found at the inn in the town, there are some strange patterns that seem to be related to the organizational structure of the Shadow Society. Perhaps they can help in deciphering the code." As he spoke, he presented the papers with the patterns.

Hongli took the paper and examined it carefully: "These patterns seem chaotic, but they must have a pattern. Little Swallow, come and take a look. You have a quick mind; you might be able to discover something."

Little Swallow leaned forward and examined it closely. After a moment, she exclaimed in delight, "Your Majesty, look at the lines of this pattern! Aren't they somewhat similar to some parts of the murals I saw in the Shadow Pavilion before? Perhaps there is a connection between the two!"

Hongli's heart skipped a beat: "If that's true, then the Shadow Society and the Shadow Pavilion must be inextricably linked. But what secrets are hidden behind the Shadow Pavilion?"

Hongzhou asked in confusion, "The Shadow Pavilion has been abandoned for many years, so why is it now involved with the Shadow Society?"

Little Swallow bit her lower lip and pondered, "Could it be because of the secret of rebirth in that mural? Perhaps Shadow wants to use this secret to achieve some ulterior motive."

Hongli and Xiaoyanzi exchanged a glance. They knew that this secret of rebirth must not be known to others, otherwise it would cause a huge uproar.

Xiao Yanzi continued, "Regardless, let's focus on deciphering the secrets of this note and these patterns. Hongzhou, I'll study the note with you. Lin Yuxuan, you and General Zhaohui should carefully review the evidence brought back from the town."

Everyone nodded and got to work.

Inside the side hall, Xiao Yanzi and Hong Zhou pondered deeply over the note.

Hongzhou sighed, "Sister-in-law, this code is really too difficult. I feel like I'm trying to find a thread in a tangled mess."

Little Swallow encouraged him, "Hongzhou, don't be discouraged. Look at these symbols, I think they seem to be hints at some kind of location. Could they be related to some places in the capital?"

Hongzhou's eyes lit up: "Sister-in-law's words make sense. How come I didn't think of that!"

Meanwhile, Lin Yuxuan and General Zhao Hui discovered a suspicious seal mark while carefully examining the evidence.

Lin Yuxuan said, "General, we have never seen this seal before. We must find out who it belongs to."

General Zhao Hui nodded: "Yes, this matter should not be underestimated. I will send someone to investigate immediately."

As the investigation deepened, they discovered that the seal seemed to have a vague connection with a high-ranking official in the court, but the evidence was not yet conclusive.

Lin Yuxuan was extremely anxious: "General, if we cannot confirm this soon, I'm afraid the Shadow Society will make new moves."

General Zhao Hui said in a deep voice, "Don't rush. We must proceed with caution and avoid alerting the enemy."

Amidst this thick fog, can Xiao Yanzi and Hongli unravel the mystery behind the Shadow Society by relying on these clues? And will the secret of rebirth hidden behind the murals in the Shadow Pavilion be revealed? The peace of the palace and the tranquility of the world remain precarious, and they can only move forward step by step in this perilous situation.

This chapter concludes here. Stay tuned for the next chapter.